Order of Malta Kenyahttp://oom.gtis.org/news-archive RSS Feed of Order of Malta KenyaCGFeedMaker 1.0.11 on CMS Made Simpleemir@gtis.org (Emir )New Ambassador Dr. Wilhelm von Trott zu Solz presents his Letter of Credentials to the President of the Republic of Kenyahttp://smomkenya.org/news/97/65/New-Ambassador-Dr-Wilhelm-von-Trott-zu-Solz-presents-his-Letter-of-Credentials-to-the-President-of-the-Republic-of-Kenya.html
New Ambassador Dr. Wilhelm von Trott zu Solz presents his Letter of Credentials to the President of the Republic of Kenya ...Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:12:38 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/97/65/New-Ambassador-Dr-Wilhelm-von-Trott-zu-Solz-presents-his-Letter-of-Credentials-to-the-President-of-the-Republic-of-Kenya.htmlSt. John the Baptist Mass at Nazareth, Kenyahttp://smomkenya.org/news/96/65/St-John-the-Baptist-Mass-at-Nazareth-Kenya.html
On the 21 st July 2017, the small Consolata church at the Nazareth Hospital in Banana Hill, Kiambu County, was the venue chosen by the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Order of Malta, Dr. Franco...Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:28:48 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/96/65/St-John-the-Baptist-Mass-at-Nazareth-Kenya.htmlAsmara Architecture Exhibition - “Asmara – Africa’s Secret Modernist City”http://smomkenya.org/news/95/65/Asmara-Architecture-Exhibition---Asmara-Africa-s-Secret-Modernist-City.html
A unique exhibition was hosted at the Embassy of the Order of Malta from 7 th to 9 th April 2017 to assist in collecting signatures in support of Eritrea’s application to have Asmara inscribed on the UNESCO...Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:36:03 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/95/65/Asmara-Architecture-Exhibition---Asmara-Africa-s-Secret-Modernist-City.htmlFood and Water for Changotohttp://smomkenya.org/news/94/65/Food-and-Water-for-Changoto.html
On the 22 nd March 2017, in the drought-stricken area of Changoto, Kilifi County, Kenya, food and water aid was provided to a needy population of about 1,600 inhabitants, making up 260 households. ...Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:19:14 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/94/65/Food-and-Water-for-Changoto.htmlMemorial Mass, Friendly Reception, Visit to St. Daniel Comboni Secondary School Project Sitehttp://smomkenya.org/news/93/65/Memorial-Mass-Friendly-Reception-Visit-to-St-Daniel-Comboni-Secondary-School-Project-Site.html
Every year a Memorial Mass is held at the Italian War Memorial Church in Nyeri where, laid to rest, are the remains of the Duke of Aosta, Prince Amedeo Savoia-Aosta. Also buried in the Church grounds are soldiers of...Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:57:12 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/93/65/Memorial-Mass-Friendly-Reception-Visit-to-St-Daniel-Comboni-Secondary-School-Project-Site.htmlPilgrimage to Lourdes : 28th April – 4th May 2016http://smomkenya.org/news/92/65/Pilgrimage-to-Lourdes-28th-April-4th-May-2016.html
For the two children caretakers from The NEST Children’s Home, Anna Kwena and Moses Omwange , it was an exciting and incredible experience to accompany Joyce Elizabeth (suffering from a leg condition that makes walking and standing difficult) to...Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:09:51 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/92/65/Pilgrimage-to-Lourdes-28th-April-4th-May-2016.htmlTerry Bear Totoshttp://smomkenya.org/news/91/65/Terry-Bear-Totos.html
The Order of Malta was happy to contribute to this worthy cause by donating some of the Etihad Airways blankets it had received in the context of the Blankets4Africa project. Terry Stobbs, the founder of Terry Bear Totos, soon...Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:10:40 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/91/65/Terry-Bear-Totos.htmlSleeping Bags Donation To Thomas Barnardo Children's Homehttp://smomkenya.org/news/90/65/Sleeping-Bags-Donation-To-Thomas-Barnardo-Children-s-Home.html
In the context of the Blankets4Africa project, our Order donated 570 sleeping bags (kindly received from British Airways) to the Thomas Barnardo Children’s Home on 1 st July 2016. Of these, 236 blankets were distributed to Mashimoni Squatters...Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:11:14 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/90/65/Sleeping-Bags-Donation-To-Thomas-Barnardo-Children-s-Home.htmlHouse of Charity - Poverelle Sisters of Bergamohttp://smomkenya.org/news/89/65/House-of-Charity---Poverelle-Sisters-of-Bergamo.html
On 12th June 2016, in the company of the Very Reverend Monsignor Marco Ganci, Counsellor of the Apostolic Nunciature in Kenya, our Deputy Head of Mission, Dr. Franco De Paoli, accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Marinella De Paoli, paid...Tue, 19 Jul 2016 07:31:02 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/89/65/House-of-Charity---Poverelle-Sisters-of-Bergamo.htmlChildren's Mass Celebrated at Deep Sea Slum In Commemoration of Saint John The Baptisthttp://smomkenya.org/news/88/65/Children-s-Mass-Celebrated-at-Deep-Sea-Slum-In-Commemoration-of-Saint-John-The-Baptist.html
Addressing the congregation on the occasion of the Children’s Mass held on 8 th April 2016 at Deep Sea Slum in Nairobi, H.E. Ambassador Augusto Ruffo di Calabria said that “it was always a great pleasure to begin...Mon, 09 May 2016 09:52:44 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/88/65/Children-s-Mass-Celebrated-at-Deep-Sea-Slum-In-Commemoration-of-Saint-John-The-Baptist.htmlThe Order Of Malta and Blankets 4 Africahttp://smomkenya.org/news/87/65/The-Order-Of-Malta-and-Blankets-4-Africa.html
Tucked away in the green countryside between Ngong and Matasia outside Nairobi, is the Dream Children’s Home, an orphanage founded in 2004 by its director, Mrs. Rachel Gichia.
This is where, on 9 th July 2015, more...Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:53:18 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/87/65/The-Order-Of-Malta-and-Blankets-4-Africa.htmlNational Day Festivities - 2015http://smomkenya.org/news/86/65/National-Day-Festivities---2015.html
The 7 th July was a remarkable day! H.E. Ambassador Augusto Ruffo di Calabria decided to begin the National Day festivities with the celebration of Holy Mass at St. John’s Church in the slum of Korogocho. “You are...Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:34:36 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/86/65/National-Day-Festivities---2015.htmlAward Ceremonyhttp://smomkenya.org/news/85/65/Award-Ceremony.html
A dinner hosted at the Embassy Residence by H.E. Ambassador Augusto Ruffo di Calabria on the 17th March 2015 was the occasion for an award ceremony at which Reverend Father David John Ayotte, S.J., was granted the CROSS PRO...Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:07:42 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/85/65/Award-Ceremony.htmlInauguration Of The Borehole In Wambahttp://smomkenya.org/news/84/65/Inauguration-Of-The-Borehole-In-Wamba.html
On 6 th October 2014, H.E. Ambassador Augusto Ruffo di Calabria accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission, Dr. Franco De Paoli, Counsellor Dr. Maria Enrica Bonatti, Counsellor Dr. Laura Colnaghi Calissoni and her son Filippo, Mr. Mario...Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:08:25 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/84/65/Inauguration-Of-The-Borehole-In-Wamba.htmlLourdes Pilgrimagehttp://smomkenya.org/news/83/65/Lourdes-Pilgrimage.html
This year’s annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes was a unique occasion for four special Kenyans. Princess Tana, spouse of Prince Augusto Ruffo di Calabria, Ambassador of the Order of Malta to Kenya, generously invited two physically challenged children and their two...Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:35:13 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/83/65/Lourdes-Pilgrimage.htmlWe Have Struck Waterhttp://smomkenya.org/news/82/65/We-Have-Struck-Water.html
In the context of the Order's Wamba Water Project, the first of three boreholes was drilled and, to the joy of all concerned, water was struck on the 6th May 2014! ...Fri, 09 May 2014 16:03:44 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/82/65/We-Have-Struck-Water.htmlVisit to Wamba 11th and 12th March 2014http://smomkenya.org/news/81/65/Visit-to-Wamba-11th-and-12th-March-2014.html
The SMOM Embassy delegation to Wamba was made up of: H.E. Ambassador Augusto Ruffo di Calabria Princess Tana Ruffo di Calabria (spouse of the Ambassador) Dr. Franco De Paoli – First Counsellor Dr. Laura Colnaghi Calissoni – Counsellor...Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:19:25 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/81/65/Visit-to-Wamba-11th-and-12th-March-2014.htmlChristmas Mass – 10th December 2013http://smomkenya.org/news/80/65/Christmas-Mass-10th-December-2013.html
Amidst joy and much emotion the Order celebrated its Christmas Mass at St. Joseph The Worker Church located in Kangemi slum. We fulfilled our wish to bring together 500 children with whom to share the celebration of the Feast of...Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:53:23 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/80/65/Christmas-Mass-10th-December-2013.htmlMeeting in Wamba, 6 - 7 December 2013http://smomkenya.org/news/79/65/Meeting-in-Wamba-6---7-December-2013.html
H.E. Ambassador Augusto Ruffo di Calabria, First Counsellor Dr. Franco De Paoli and Counsellor Dr. Maria Enrica Bonatti Mameli returned to Wamba on the 6th December 2013 for a two-day visit. On this occasion, they met with Fr. Franco Cellana...Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:05:03 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/79/65/Meeting-in-Wamba-6---7-December-2013.htmlChristmas Masshttp://smomkenya.org/news/78/65/Christmas-Mass.html
This year our Embassy will hold its Christmas Mass on 10th December 2013 at St. Joseph The Worker Church in Kangemi. Holy Mass will be presided over by His Eminence John Cardinal Njue. ...Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:07:14 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/78/65/Christmas-Mass.htmlTrip to Wamba, 17 - 18 October 2013http://smomkenya.org/news/77/65/Trip-to-Wamba-17---18-October-2013.html
H.E. Ambassador Augusto Ruffo di Calabria accompanied by his daughter Princess Scilla and the First Counsellor Dr. Franco De Paoli went on a field trip to Wamba where they met the local authorities (District Officer, Community Chief and Secretary) and...Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:43:56 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/77/65/Trip-to-Wamba-17---18-October-2013.htmlFirst official embassy event this yearhttp://smomkenya.org/news/76/65/First-official-embassy-event-this-year.html
The first official Embassy event that took place this year under the tenure of the newly appointed Ambassador, H.E. Prince Augusto Ruffo di Calabria, was the celebration of the Order’s National Day commemorating the birth of St. John the...Sat, 20 Jul 2013 03:39:35 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/76/65/First-official-embassy-event-this-year.htmlH.E. Prince Augusto Ruffo Di Calabriahttp://smomkenya.org/news/73/65/H-E-Prince-Augusto-Ruffo-Di-Calabria.html
In October 2012 the Sovereign Council of the Order of Malta appointed Prince Augusto Ruffo di Calabria as the next Ambassador to Kenya. He becomes just the second Ambassador of the Order to Kenya, following in...Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:56:59 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/73/65/H-E-Prince-Augusto-Ruffo-Di-Calabria.htmlVolunteer Experienceshttp://smomkenya.org/news/71/65/Volunteer-Experiences.html
Hal writes : ‘This summer I travelled to Kenya for nine weeks; six of them spent with the Order of Malta and Malteser International. My only previous experience of Africa had been Morocco and Egypt. I got a...Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:56:11 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/71/65/Volunteer-Experiences.htmlBaby Trevor & Baby Faithhttp://smomkenya.org/news/69/65/Baby-Trevor-Baby-Faith.html
Baby Trevor is now 21 months old. Although his development is a little delayed he is progressing well. He is getting much stronger physically and beginning to stand - it will not be long now until he walks alone....Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:22:30 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/69/65/Baby-Trevor-Baby-Faith.htmlPRIMARY SCHOOL HYGIENE PROJECThttp://smomkenya.org/news/68/65/PRIMARY-SCHOOL-HYGIENE-PROJECT.html
In September 2012 we provided hand washbasins to Gitiba Primary School in Dagoretti Village near Nairobi. The trough-like basins have 20 push taps (to avoid water wastage) and 4 liquid soap dispensers.
These are positioned adjacent to the...Sat, 06 Oct 2012 11:21:02 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/68/65/PRIMARY-SCHOOL-HYGIENE-PROJECT.htmlGianfranco's Memorial http://smomkenya.org/news/70/65/Gianfranco-s-Memorial.html
The life of Gianfranco was celebrated in Nairobi by many of his Kenya friends on Saturday 8 th September. It was the most beautiful setting and a wonderfully sunny day. The guests were seated on hay bales under...Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:47:38 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/70/65/Gianfranco-s-Memorial.htmlGIANFRANCO CICOGNA MOZZONIhttp://smomkenya.org/news/67/65/GIANFRANCO-CICOGNA-MOZZONI.html
29 September 2012 - 30 June 2012
It is with deep sadness that we report the death of Gianfranco, the Order of Malta’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kenya. He died in an accident...Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:11:11 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/67/65/GIANFRANCO-CICOGNA-MOZZONI.htmlMALTESER INTERNATIONALhttp://smomkenya.org/news/66/65/MALTESER-INTERNATIONAL.html
Severe drought in East Africa: One year later Helping nomad communities become resistant to droughts
One year after responding to a devastating drought followed by a major food crisis in the Horn of Africa, Malteser International,...Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:01:07 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/66/65/MALTESER-INTERNATIONAL.htmlBABY TREVOR & BABY FAITHhttp://smomkenya.org/news/65/65/BABY-TREVOR-BABY-FAITH.html
Reports from the family of Baby Trevor are that he is continuing to develop well. His physical development is slightly delayed due to having been so ill as a young baby, however he is now beginning to get strength in...Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:55:46 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/65/65/BABY-TREVOR-BABY-FAITH.htmlVOLUNTEERShttp://smomkenya.org/news/64/65/VOLUNTEERS.html
We have been very lucky to currently have 3 volunteers helping us this summer.
Tuohy Ahern is in Kenya for 6 months and is the friend of the daughter of Ambassador Robert Shafer. Ambassador Shafer is the Order...Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:50:52 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/64/65/VOLUNTEERS.htmlEXPERIENCES OF A VOLUNTEER IN LAMUhttp://smomkenya.org/news/62/65/EXPERIENCES-OF-A-VOLUNTEER-IN-LAMU.html
It was a balmy 90 degrees when my flight touched down at Lamu airport off the northern coast of Kenya, just sixty miles south of the Somali border on Valentines Day just after midday. This was...Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:08 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/62/65/EXPERIENCES-OF-A-VOLUNTEER-IN-LAMU.htmlBABY TREVORhttp://smomkenya.org/news/60/65/BABY-TREVOR.html
We are pleased to report that Baby Trevor continues to thrive. Our most recent visit to see him was on Easter Saturday and we were met by a healthy boy of 15 months. He continues to eat well and...Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:13:06 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/60/65/BABY-TREVOR.htmlMALTESER INTERNATIONALhttp://smomkenya.org/news/59/65/MALTESER-INTERNATIONAL.html
Malteser International, the Order of Malta’s Worldwide Relief, continues to play a central role in providing assistance to the people of Kenya in many different ways.
The Nairobi Slums Project continues to provide testing, diagnosis...Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:04:52 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/59/65/MALTESER-INTERNATIONAL.htmlCOMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERShttp://smomkenya.org/news/55/65/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-WORKERS.html
On 12th September 2011 there was a terrible fire in the Sinai village of Mukuru slum in Nairobi. This is one of the areas where we operate a TB and HIV project and we have 6 Community Health Workers...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:24:54 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/55/65/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-WORKERS.htmlFUNDRAISINGhttp://smomkenya.org/news/56/65/FUNDRAISING.html
We are so grateful to Catherine Fox for her excellent efforts in running a half marathon in October. All the sponsorship money that she received she donated to the work of the Order of Malta in Lamu. So far she...Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:35:37 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/56/65/FUNDRAISING.htmlBABY TREVORhttp://smomkenya.org/news/57/65/BABY-TREVOR.html
Baby Trevor continues to grow at a rapid pace (now 6.5kg) following his lifesaving heart operation in September 2011. This was organised by the Order of Malta Embassy and the Order of Malta Association in Monaco. His paediatric cardiologist...Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:37:40 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/57/65/BABY-TREVOR.htmlLAMU DISTRICT HOSPITALhttp://smomkenya.org/news/58/65/LAMU-DISTRICT-HOSPITAL.html
A small team of volunteer doctors are due to arrive in Lamu in mid February. They have come through the UK charity Doctors Worldwide and are very experienced at assessing the medical needs of the local population through outreach...Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:41:23 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/58/65/LAMU-DISTRICT-HOSPITAL.htmlHuruma Water Treatment Projecthttp://smomkenya.org/news/49/65/Huruma-Water-Treatment-Project.html
The Meckow Aquapur Unit that we donated to the Hurumu Slum Village Community has recently been inaugurated in the presence of Ambassador Cicogna Mozzoni and representatives from UNHabitat. ...Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:18:43 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/49/65/Huruma-Water-Treatment-Project.htmlCooperation Agreementhttp://smomkenya.org/news/50/65/Cooperation-Agreement.html
After 18 months of legal consideration and discussions between the two governments the Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the Order of Malta was signed in mid September by The Hon Moses Wetangula, Minister of Foreign Affairs,...Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:41:03 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/50/65/Cooperation-Agreement.htmlBABY TREVORhttp://smomkenya.org/news/51/65/BABY-TREVOR.html
In our previous newsletter we told you about Baby Trevor’s forthcoming trip to Monaco for lifesaving heart surgery. The trip has now taken place and Trevor and his mother, Rahab, are now safely back amongst their family in Nanyuki,...Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:46:54 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/51/65/BABY-TREVOR.htmlDROUGHT IN THE HORN OF AFRICAhttp://smomkenya.org/news/52/65/DROUGHT-IN-THE-HORN-OF-AFRICA.html
Malteser International, the Order of Malta’s Worldwide Relief Organisation, has been very active in the Marsabit and Isiolo region of Northern Kenya since the worst of the food shortage and drought began in July of this year. ...Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:01:39 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/52/65/DROUGHT-IN-THE-HORN-OF-AFRICA.htmlCOMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERShttp://smomkenya.org/news/54/65/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-WORKERS.html
The Community Health Workers in the eight TB and HIV clinics continue to carry out their invaluable work in the slum communities in which they live. ...Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:13:44 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/54/65/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-WORKERS.htmlLAMU MATERNAL HEALTHhttp://smomkenya.org/news/53/65/LAMU-MATERNAL-HEALTH.html
Despite the many negative and frightening news reports that are coming out of Lamu in recent weeks we are still very much proceeding with our efforts to assist with maternal health in the district. ...Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:08:11 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/53/65/LAMU-MATERNAL-HEALTH.htmlBaby Trevor returns to Kenyahttp://smomkenya.org/news/48/65/Baby-Trevor-returns-to-Kenya.html
Baby Trevor, the young baby that we arranged to go to Monaco for a lifesaving heart operation, has returned to Kenya. ...Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:58:58 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/48/65/Baby-Trevor-returns-to-Kenya.htmlHunger relief in Northern Kenyahttp://smomkenya.org/news/47/65/Hunger-relief-in-Northern-Kenya.html
Carrying several tonnes of rice, beans and oil, Malteser International’s first relief convoy has reached northern Kenya, where it is being distributed to 17,000 people in the region. Working together with volunteers from the Marsabit diocese,...Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:29:26 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/47/65/Hunger-relief-in-Northern-Kenya.htmlLamu District maternal healthhttp://smomkenya.org/news/44/65/Lamu-District-maternal-health.html
We continue to build the capacity of the Lamu District Hospital by providing them with vital pieces of equipment that they lack. On Good Friday Alice visited the hospital to deliver a baby suction machine and two new delivery beds....Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:57:06 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/44/65/Lamu-District-maternal-health.htmlCommunity Health Workers - Nairobi slums TB projecthttp://smomkenya.org/news/43/65/Community-Health-Workers---Nairobi-slums-TB-project.html
It has been a few months now since the handover of the TB clinics to the Ministry of Medical Services. As previously documented in Drumbeat, Malteser International is keeping the management of the Community Health Workers (CHWs) as part of...Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:14:25 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/43/65/Community-Health-Workers---Nairobi-slums-TB-project.htmlWorking together as one international Christian familyhttp://smomkenya.org/news/42/65/Working-together-as-one-international-Christian-family.html
In early June 2011 we were alerted to the plight of a baby boy with a complicated heart condition. He had recently been examined by a team of British doctors who were in Kenya carrying out heart operations on...Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:57:57 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/42/65/Working-together-as-one-international-Christian-family.htmlSouth Sudan: New Republic Faces Daunting Challenges Malteser International Builds Up Health care structures, Qualifies Professionalshttp://smomkenya.org/news/41/65/South-Sudan-New-Republic-Faces-Daunting-Challenges-Malteser-International-Builds-Up-Health-care-structures-Qualifies-Professionals.html
Juba/Cologne. With its independence day on 9 July fast approaching, South Sudan is about to become Africa’s youngest nation. As the South Sudanese people start shaping their new country, Malteser International, the relief service of the Order of Malta for...Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:30:46 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/41/65/South-Sudan-New-Republic-Faces-Daunting-Challenges-Malteser-International-Builds-Up-Health-care-structures-Qualifies-Professionals.htmlMOUNT KENYA SPONSORED CLIMBhttp://smomkenya.org/news/38/65/MOUNT-KENYA-SPONSORED-CLIMB.html
In late March Gianfranco Cicogna climbed Mount Kenya to raise money to support the Community Health Worker component of the Malteser International Tuberculosis Project in the Nairobi Slums. Mount Kenya is African’s 2 nd...Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:55:54 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/38/65/MOUNT-KENYA-SPONSORED-CLIMB.htmlST JOHN’S AMBULANCE-KENYAhttp://smomkenya.org/news/39/65/ST-JOHN-S-AMBULANCE-KENYA.html
We were invited to join the Lord Prior, Professor Anthony Mellows and his wife, for lunch during their visit to Kenya at the start of the year. During a visit they were interviewed on prime television to promote the idea...Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:44:23 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/39/65/ST-JOHN-S-AMBULANCE-KENYA.htmlVisitors from Scotland spend time with the Order of Malta projects in Kenyahttp://smomkenya.org/news/37/65/Visitors-from-Scotland-spend-time-with-the-Order-of-Malta-projects-in-Kenya.html
In early February we were pleased to welcome a group of visitors from Scotland. Amongst them were two Companions of the Order of Malta. During their stay they visited the Kangemi HC and Remand Prison, two of the areas of...Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:35:13 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/37/65/Visitors-from-Scotland-spend-time-with-the-Order-of-Malta-projects-in-Kenya.htmlLAMU DISTRICT MATERNITY SHELTERhttp://smomkenya.org/news/40/65/LAMU-DISTRICT-MATERNITY-SHELTER.html
We are continuing to assist and improve the condition of the maternity unit at Lamu District Hospital. Our vision is to provide a maternity shelter for the mothers to stay prior to giving birth.However, at the moment...Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:33:58 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/40/65/LAMU-DISTRICT-MATERNITY-SHELTER.htmlCHWs receive their new Malteser International polo shirtshttp://smomkenya.org/news/36/65/CHWs-receive-their-new-Malteser-International-polo-shirts.html
All of the Community Health Workers receive new polo shirts. The Malteser International Community Health Workers in Nairobi are now easily identifiable thanks to a generous donation from the West of Scotland Companions of the...Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:47:01 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/36/65/CHWs-receive-their-new-Malteser-International-polo-shirts.htmlCOMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERShttp://smomkenya.org/news/34/65/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-WORKERS.html
STORY OF HOPE IN KANGEMI SLUM, NAIROBI There is a large team of Malteser International Community Health Workers (CHWs) at the Kangemi Slum TB clinic in Nairobi. They are a highly motivated group, committed to their role...Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:13:46 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/34/65/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-WORKERS.htmlTERRY HOPE CENTREhttp://smomkenya.org/news/32/65/TERRY-HOPE-CENTRE.html
HANDOVER OF THE CENTRE TO THE HOPE SELF HELP GROUP AND TERRY STOBBS
It is with a certain pride, tinged with sadness, that our ‘hands on’ involvement with the Terry Hope Centre comes to an end...Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:01:48 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/32/65/TERRY-HOPE-CENTRE.htmlMALTESER INTERNATIONALhttp://smomkenya.org/news/30/65/MALTESER-INTERNATIONAL.html
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS –NAIROBI SLUMS TB PROJECT
We are delighted with the start of our fundraising appeal for the Community Health Workers in the Malteser International Nairobi Slums TB Project. We are aiming to raise £24,000...Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:59:12 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/30/65/MALTESER-INTERNATIONAL.htmlMALTESER INTERNATIONALhttp://smomkenya.org/news/31/65/MALTESER-INTERNATIONAL.html
Lamu District Maternity Shelter
We are moving in the right direction with the Lamu District Maternity Shelter – albeit rather slowly. We have received interest and support from many organisations in Kenya to assist us with...Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:08:08 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/31/65/MALTESER-INTERNATIONAL.htmlOrder of Malta and St John’s Ambulance work together at Remembrance Day Servicehttp://smomkenya.org/news/29/65/Order-of-Malta-and-St-John-s-Ambulance-work-together-at-Remembrance-Day-Service.html
The Order of Malta and St John’s Ambulance-Kenya worked together to provide refreshments for those attending the Remembrance Day Service at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Nairobi on Sunday 14 th November ...Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:49:10 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/29/65/Order-of-Malta-and-St-John-s-Ambulance-work-together-at-Remembrance-Day-Service.htmlPatricia Talbot visited Kenya in October 2010http://smomkenya.org/news/33/65/Patricia-Talbot-visited-Kenya-in-October-2010.html
As the Vice President of the British Association of the Order of Malta we were very pleased to receive her support. Whilst in Kenya she spent time with the Malteser International Health Clinics in Nairobi and also found time to...Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:12:33 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/33/65/Patricia-Talbot-visited-Kenya-in-October-2010.htmlAccompanying Community Health Workers in the Nairobi Slumshttp://smomkenya.org/news/27/65/Accompanying-Community-Health-Workers-in-the-Nairobi-Slums.html
A morning spent with the Community Health Workers from Malteser International in the slums of Nairobi, whilst they were on their rounds of housebound and bedridden TB and HIV patients ...Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:19:48 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/27/65/Accompanying-Community-Health-Workers-in-the-Nairobi-Slums.htmlSt John's Ambulance Cadet Competitionhttp://smomkenya.org/news/25/65/St-John-s-Ambulance-Cadet-Competition.html
The St John's Ambulance National Cadet Competition was help in Nairobi in mid September and the Order of Malta was invited to watch. ...Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:28:45 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/25/65/St-John-s-Ambulance-Cadet-Competition.htmlOrder of Malta meets St John Ambulance, Kenyahttp://smomkenya.org/news/23/65/Order-of-Malta-meets-St-John-Ambulance-Kenya.html
Ambassador Cicogna and Alice Murphy recently met the Chairman, The Hon Maj (Rtd) Mardsden Madoka EGH, CSt.J, and the CEO, Mrs Selinah J Kibogy Kandie, of St John Ambulance, Kenya. ...Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:58:46 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/23/65/Order-of-Malta-meets-St-John-Ambulance-Kenya.htmlMedical Clinic at the Terry Hope Centerhttp://smomkenya.org/news/22/65/Medical-Clinic-at-the-Terry-Hope-Center.html
We had a very successful Medical Clinic at the Terry Hope Center on Friday 6th August.There were 86 children seen by 4 nurses from Malteser International. 2 prescriptions were given for antibiotics – one for a skin condition...Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:44:13 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/22/65/Medical-Clinic-at-the-Terry-Hope-Center.htmlMalteser Internationalhttp://smomkenya.org/news/21/65/Malteser-International.html
An estimated 2.2 million of the 32 million people living in Kenya are currently infected with the HI virus and each day about 500 die due to the consequences of the disease. ...Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:57:53 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/21/65/Malteser-International.htmlCommunity Health Worker Chathttp://smomkenya.org/news/20/65/Community-Health-Worker-Chat.html
Malteser International work within the slums in a catchment area of 600,000. It is very difficult to control the infection rate of any disease in these areas but TB even more so as it is spread...Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:04:11 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/20/65/Community-Health-Worker-Chat.htmlLourdes Pilgrimage and Shophttp://smomkenya.org/news/19/65/Lourdes-Pilgrimage-and-Shop.html
For the second year running we had a shop in Lourdes selling many different items all made for us in Kenya. The shop opened on the Friday afternoon and by mid afternoon on the Monday we had all but sold...Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:32:30 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/19/65/Lourdes-Pilgrimage-and-Shop.htmlST John's Day Celebrationshttp://smomkenya.org/news/18/65/ST-John-s-Day-Celebrations.html
We were very pleased that the Archbishop of Nairobi, Cardinal John Njue, celebrated the St John’s Day Mass for us on Thursday 24 th June. The Papal Nuncio, H.E. Archbishop Alain Paul, Fr Marino Gemma and Fr...Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:26:03 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/18/65/ST-John-s-Day-Celebrations.htmlTHE GRAND MASTER RECEIVES THE FRENCH MINISTER OF HEALTHhttp://smomkenya.org/news/4/65/THE-GRAND-MASTER-RECEIVES-THE-FRENCH-MINISTER-OF-HEALTH.html
The Order of Malta’s Grand Master, Fra' Matthew Festing, received Roselyne Bachelot, French Minister of Health and Sport in the Magistral Palace. “We need you because the health system requires institutions that respond to citizens’ necessities...Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:48:18 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/4/65/THE-GRAND-MASTER-RECEIVES-THE-FRENCH-MINISTER-OF-HEALTH.htmlWorld TB Day - Dandora Health Clinichttp://smomkenya.org/news/6/65/World-TB-Day---Dandora-Health-Clinic.html
World TB Day was celebrated on 24th March this year. To mark this occasion Malteser International officially handed over the laboratory at Dandora Health Clinic to the Kenyan Government. ...Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/6/65/World-TB-Day---Dandora-Health-Clinic.htmlLuma District Hospitalhttp://smomkenya.org/news/7/65/Luma-District-Hospital.html
Alice Murphy, First Secretary of the Embassy, and Paul Ochieng, of Malteser International, have recently visited the Lamu District Hospital on a fact-finding mission to see what help the Order of Malta can offer to them. ...Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:38:18 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/7/65/Luma-District-Hospital.htmlLaunch of the Online Shop - www.icare.co.kehttp://smomkenya.org/news/9/65/Launch-of-the-Online-Shop---www-icare-co-ke.html
The online shop of the Order of Malta in Kenya is now fully operational and eagerly awaits orders. All the products are locally made in Kenya and the profits from the sale of the...Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:50:06 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/9/65/Launch-of-the-Online-Shop---www-icare-co-ke.htmlKangemi Resource Center Receives a Generous Donationhttp://smomkenya.org/news/10/65/Kangemi-Resource-Center-Receives-a-Generous-Donation.html
Due to the extraordinary generosity of a donor the Kangemi Resource Centre is able to start to plan the building of a permanent structure on its land in the Kangemi community of Nairobi. ...Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:52:45 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/10/65/Kangemi-Resource-Center-Receives-a-Generous-Donation.htmlHealth Clinic For Terry Hope Centre Orphanshttp://smomkenya.org/news/11/65/Health-Clinic-For-Terry-Hope-Centre-Orphans.html
Four clinical officers from Malteser International visited the Terry Hope Centre in mid December to carry out medical examinations on all of the orphans. Most of these children had never received any professional medical treatment before...Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:59:34 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/11/65/Health-Clinic-For-Terry-Hope-Centre-Orphans.htmlWife of the Kenya Prime Minister Visits the Terry Hope Centrehttp://smomkenya.org/news/12/65/Wife-of-the-Kenya-Prime-Minister-Visits-the-Terry-Hope-Centre.html
We were delighted to receive a visit from the wife of the Kenyan Prime Minister, Mrs Ida Odinga. She was driven into the slum with a police escort and you can imagine the delight on the orphan’s...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:01:43 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/12/65/Wife-of-the-Kenya-Prime-Minister-Visits-the-Terry-Hope-Centre.htmlRemembrance Dayhttp://smomkenya.org/news/13/65/Remembrance-Day.html
The Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta was invited to lay a wreath at the Remembrance Day Service at the War Cemetery in Nairobi This was a real honour and we accepted with pride. It was a beautiful...Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:04:16 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/13/65/Remembrance-Day.htmlMalteser International Provides Emergancy Aid to Ease Effects of El Ninohttp://smomkenya.org/news/14/65/Malteser-International-Provides-Emergancy-Aid-to-Ease-Effects-of-El-Nino.html
About 20 million people in the Horn of Africa are dependent on food aid as a severe drought spreads over the region. In Kenya, around one third of the population is suffering from hunger and diseases related...Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:08:02 +0100http://smomkenya.org/news/14/65/Malteser-International-Provides-Emergancy-Aid-to-Ease-Effects-of-El-Nino.htmlNew Embassy Staffhttp://smomkenya.org/news/15/65/New-Embassy-Staff.html
Three new appointments have been made at the Embassy ...Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:11:28 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/15/65/New-Embassy-Staff.htmlNew representation at UNEPhttp://smomkenya.org/news/16/65/New-representation-at-UNEP.html
H.E. Count Gianfranco Cicogna Mozzoni Ambassador of the Order of Malta to the Republic of Kenya, presented his letters of appointment to Under-Secretary-General Achim Steiner Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) at its headquarters...Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:15:16 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/16/65/New-representation-at-UNEP.htmlCredentials presentedhttp://smomkenya.org/news/17/65/Credentials-presented.html
H.E. Count Gianfranco Cicogna Mozzoni presents his credentials to His Excellency Mwai Kibaki, President of the Republic of Kenya..... ...Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:23:15 +0200http://smomkenya.org/news/17/65/Credentials-presented.html